Fetal Maternal Medicine Consultant

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Clinical Excellence**
• : Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's specialty.
• **Patient Care**
• : Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• This includes leading ward rounds and managing both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• **Supervision and Training**
• : Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GP’s and Residents), and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.
• **Multidisciplinary Collaboration**
• : Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• **On-Call Coverage**
• : Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• **Documentation and Compliance**
• : Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
• **Quality Improvement**
• : Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• **Communication**
• : Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Qualifications And Requirements

• **Education**
• : An MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school, followed by the successful completion of a structured specialty training program (e.g., North American/European Board Certification, Fellowship of a Royal College, or equivalent qualification from a DOH-approved 'Tier 1' or 'Tier 2' country).
• A postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, or DNB is generally required.
• **Experience**
• : A minimum of 3-7 years of post-specialty clinical experience, depending on the qualification and tier level, in a recognized multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience gaps of more than two years require specific DOH approval or a return-to-practice program.
• **Licensing**
• : Eligibility of or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement.
• The process involves:
• **Primary Source Verification (PSV)**
• : Mandatory verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group.
• **DOH Exam**
• : Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications/experience.
• **Good Standing Certificate**
• : A valid certificate from the current/previous licensing authority.
• **Skills**
• : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
• **Language**
• : Fluency in English and Arabic is required, and competence in other languages is often a distinct asset.